CRITERIA - GROUND:
Individual must be in combat conditions as defined in "Combat Conditions
Defined"above. Combat must take place in a Combat Zone defined as a geographic
area designated by the President via Executive Order, or a qualified hazardous
duty area in which a member is receiving Imminent Danger Pay or Hostile Fire Pay
(IDP/HFP). Individual must be physically present, at risk of grave danger, and
performing in accordance with the prescribed rules of engagement...

CRITERIA - AIR:
Individual must be flying as authorized aircrew members on aeronautical orders
in direct support of a combat zone and in combat as define in combat conditions.
Combat must take place in a combat zone defined as a geographic area designated
by the President via Executive Order, or a qualified hazardous duty area in
which a member is receiving Imminent Danger Pay or Hostile Fire Pay (IDP/HFP).
Individual must be physically present, at risk of grave danger, and performing
satisfactorily in accordance with the prescribed rules of engagement...